Samsung gives 4K TV a slightly-more-affordable future

Still a few years before 4K TVs are bundled with mobile phone contracts

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Samsung has announced a new range of more slightly-less-wince-inducing 4K TVs that will be launched in South Korea next month.

The TVs, available in 65-inch and 55-inch versions, will be available for pre-order from the June 1 in South Korea, although there's no information about when they'll be available in other countries.

The 55-inch model is available for 6.4 million won (about £3715, US $5659, AUS $5891), and the 65-inch version for 8.9 million won (about £5166, US $7869 US, $8192).

Bargain basement

Included in those astronomical prices is a coupon for a mysterious 2014 "upgrade kit" and a free exercise app. The TVs include Samsung's upscaling technology and its Evolution Kit, preparing the TVs for future UHD broadcasting standards.

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